2019 (1944-) Canadian $20 Second World War Battlefront Series: The Normandy Campaign - 1 oz Fine Silver Coin

2019 (1944-) Canadian $20 Second World War Battlefront Series: The Normandy Campaign - 1 oz Fine Silver Coin

It began on Juno Beach, and it continued at Buron, Autie, Carpiquet, Caen, Falaise. The D-Day landings of June 6, 1944, were a success. But the costly path to victory in Normandy would take Canada’s troops through towns and villages, where they became embroiled in a battle of attrition against some of the enemy’s best troops: the elite Panzer divisions. Steeled by combat experience, the wary soldier from the 2019 Proof Dollar is now the image of steely resolve on this 1 oz. pure silver coin. The latest instalment in our Second World War: Battlefront Series commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Campaign (June 6-August 30, 1944). While your coin shows Canadian troops advancing beyond the beaches, D-Day and the beginning of the Liberation of Western Europe are represented by sound waves that stand in for the “V” for “Victory” radio signal.

Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Campaign with this poignant coin. Order today.

Features

SEVENTH COIN IN SERIES: Your coin is the seventh in our Second World War Battlefront Series, which chronicles Canada's participation in key battles of the Second World War.
A SALUTE TO THE CANADIANS WHO SOLDIERED ON: Your 1 oz. pure silver commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Campaign (June 6-August 30, 1944).
A SOLDIER’S STORY CONTINUES: The infantry soldier’s story began on the 2019 Proof Dollar and it continues on this coin’s reverse. It is part of a yearlong journey of remembrance that concludes with an ultra-high relief coin…
THE SOUND OF VICTORY: Since D-Day marked the start of the Normandy Campaign and the Liberation of Western Europe, the air is filled with sound waves that represent “V” for “Victory” in Morse code.
HISTORICAL OBVERSE: Just like previous Second World War coins, the obverse features the period-appropriate effigy of King George VI.
COMPLETE THE SERIES TO GET EACH PIECE OF THE PUZZLE: Like previous Second World War: Battlefront Series coins, this finely engraved piece comes enclosed in a clamshell box within a custom beauty box. When placed spine to spine, the beauty boxes for each coin in the series form a timeline of Canada’s military role in the Second World War.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
1 OZ. PURE SILVER: Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver!
LIMITED WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: Only 7,500 coins will be made available worldwide.
NO GST/HST!

Design

Designed by Brad Anderson, the reverse finds a Canadian infantry soldier advancing during the Normandy Campaign (June 6-August 30, 1944). He is flanked by an LCA carrier used at Juno Beach, and a Sherman III D-Drive tank that symbolizes Canada’s armoured divisions. To mark the beginning of the Liberation of Western Europe, the air is filled with the “sound” of victory ringing out in the form of sound waves, which represent “V” for “Victory” in Morse code—a nod to D-Day radio broadcasts. The obverse features the effigy of King George VI by T. H. Paget.

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a custom beauty box.

Specifications

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 7,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Finish: Proof